Comparison

Tactical Map vs TAK Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tactical Map

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Tactical map is a location-based tracking app for use by military personnel. It allows users to pinpoint enemy units and identify targets via ATN scope with built-in laser range finder or manually. Information gathered by the app can be sent to a tactical command center or artillery, targets location's data can be shared via any installed messenger and email. The app will support offline maps for cases when an internet is not allowed, so personnel can prepare a map area for future military operations.

About

TAK Tracker

This navigation app allows users to integrate with existing Team Awareness Kit (TAK) servers for training and operations. It supports data packages, certificate enrollment, and broadcasts location information over UDP. The app is designed for low power consumption and continuous background operation.

Highlights
  • TAK server integration
  • Data Packages and Certificate Enrollment
  • Location/CoT broadcast over UDP
  • Emergency Beacon support
  • Standard, Hybrid, and 3D Maps
  • Adjustable measurement types (MGRS)
  • Continuous background operation
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The Team Awareness Kit (TAK) Tracker (also known as the Tactical Assault Kit in the Department of Defense) is a lightweight, send-only application designed to enable easy integrations into existing training and operational workflows. The application is designed from the ground-up in iOS and connects to your favorite TAK servers with either Data Packages or Certificate Enrollment. In addition, TAK Tracker can broadcast its information to the local network like you would expect from any TAK application. TAK Tracker contains with the following features: - Full support for Data Packages QR code, and Certificate Enrollment - Location / CoT broadcast over UDP - Emergency Beacon support - Support for Standard, Hybrid and 3D Maps - Ability to change all measurement types, including MGRS - Full support for continuously running in the background with low power draw System Requirements: - Supports iOS 15.4 and later versions

Screenshots

Tactical Map4 screens
TAK Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tactical Map at 13.4 against TAK Tracker's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Tactical Map versus TAK Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTactical MapTAK Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperATNFlight Tactics

In-app purchases

None

Tactical Map

No in-app purchases

None

TAK Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tactical Map free?
Tactical Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TAK Tracker free?
TAK Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tactical Map or TAK Tracker have ads?
Neither Tactical Map nor TAK Tracker shows ads.

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